Chipotle Mexican Grill is now 51% waste-free Chipotle also plans to release another plant-based protein by the end of 2021, according to the newly released sustainability report Chipotle Mexican Grill has diverted 51% of its waste through recycling, composting and waste-to-energy programs, according to the fast-casual chain’s 2020 sustainability report released Thursday. This third annual report details Chipotle’s sustainability goals, impact and progress made in their environmental initiatives. For example, diverting more than half of their waste meets a goal originally outlined i...